AI Agent for Headless Gmail
Effortlessly connect your Gmail with any workflow using the MCP Headless Gmail Server integration. This server enables remote, headless Gmail access without local credential or token setup, allowing you to securely send and fetch emails from any environment—no browser required. Streamline your marketing, automation, and productivity use cases with a Docker-ready, fast, and secure solution.
Headless & Remote Gmail Server
Run Gmail operations completely headless and remotely—no browser, no local files, no hassle. Perfect for secure automation, the server utilizes a decoupled architecture to keep credentials separate from your server, ensuring robust security and flexible deployment.
- Truly Headless Operation.
- No browser or local files required—run emails from anywhere, even inside Docker or remote VMs.
- Decoupled Credential Management.
- OAuth handled outside—just pass context, keeping your credentials secure and separated.
- Core Gmail Functions.
- Fetch latest emails, send mail, and access full message bodies—optimized for marketing and workflow automation.
- Built for Integration.
- Ready for Docker, NPM, or direct Python environments—simple setup for any platform.
Containerized & Secure by Design
Deploy rapidly in any environment—cloud, on-prem, or hybrid. Docker-ready images ensure isolation and simple scaling, while automatic token refresh and robust OAuth flows keep your Gmail access secure and always available.
- Docker-Ready Deployment.
- Fast, isolated setup on any infrastructure—one-click builds for cloud, VM, or on-prem.
- Automatic Token Refresh.
- Seamlessly refresh Gmail tokens without manual steps, reducing downtime and risk.
- Credential Isolation.
- Credentials never stored on the server—passed only as context, supporting strict security policies.
Flexible Email Retrieval & Automation
Unlock granular control over Gmail data: retrieve recent emails with metadata, access full bodies in chunks, and automate Gmail actions via a simple MCP interface. Designed for marketing, analytics, and productivity automation.
- Chunked Email Retrieval.
- Fetch large email bodies in 1k-character chunks, perfect for processing or analytics workflows.
- Seamless Token Workflow.
- Refresh tokens and keep sessions alive automatically for uninterrupted integration.
MCP INTEGRATION
Available Headless Gmail MCP Integration Tools
The following tools are available as part of the Headless Gmail MCP integration:
- get_recent_emails
Retrieve the most recent Gmail messages, including metadata and the first 1,000 characters of each message body.
- get_email_body
Fetch the full body content of an email in 1,000 character chunks, using message or thread ID and an offset.
- send_email
Send new emails through Gmail by specifying recipient, subject, plain text, and HTML content.
- gmail_refresh_token
Refresh Gmail OAuth access tokens using a refresh token, client ID, and client secret to maintain authentication.
Run Gmail Automation Anywhere—No Local Setup Needed
Deploy a fully headless, Docker-ready Gmail server that separates credential storage from implementation. Get, send, and manage Gmail from any remote environment securely and efficiently.
What is Headless Gmail (MCP Server)
Headless Gmail is a specialized Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides programmatic, headless access to Gmail. Developed to facilitate seamless integration with AI agents and automation tools, this server enables users to interact with Gmail without relying on traditional user interfaces or local file systems. Unlike standard Gmail solutions that often require manual operation or local resource access, Headless Gmail operates fully in a remote, containerized, and automated environment. It supports secure authentication management, token refresh capabilities, and exposes a suite of endpoints for sending, receiving, and managing emails—all accessible via standardized MCP tools. This makes it an ideal solution for developers, enterprises, and automation workflows seeking robust, scalable, and hands-off Gmail integration.
Capabilities
What we can do with Headless Gmail
With Headless Gmail MCP server, users and AI agents can securely access and manage Gmail accounts programmatically. This service streamlines email automation, enables seamless integration into larger workflows, and removes the need for manual UI interactions or local environment dependencies.
- Automate Email Workflows
- Programmatically send, receive, and organize emails directly from scripts or AI agents.
- Remote Gmail Access
- Operate Gmail functionalities in any environment—including containers and servers—without manual logins.
- Token Management
- Simplify OAuth2 authentication and token refresh for sustained, secure Gmail access.
- Inbox Monitoring
- Automatically monitor inboxes for new messages, attachments, or specific email triggers.
- Seamless Integration
- Connect Gmail with other APIs, bots, and workflow engines using standardized MCP endpoints.
How AI Agents Benefit from Headless Gmail
AI agents can leverage Headless Gmail MCP server to autonomously interact with Gmail accounts—reading, sending, and managing emails without human intervention. This enables real-time, intelligent automation such as responding to emails, extracting information, or integrating email flows into larger decision-making processes. By utilizing secure, programmatic endpoints and seamless token management, AI agents operate robustly at scale, improving productivity and reliability in any automated email-driven workflow.